Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Print Giveaway #1

The photograph above is an 8x10 inch print of Audrey Hepburn c. 1960 taken by Cecil Beaton. It is the first in what will become a regular series of print giveaways! Some will be photographs from my collection, some will be prints donated by famous photographers, etc.. My only criteria for now is that the print will have to fit into a Fed Ex envelope.

The rules are simple. Just post a comment that includes a way to contact you. The winner will be chosen after one week by randomly picking one of the comments posted.

It's an incredibly generous offer, and one that makes me curious about your decision. As a collector, I find giving away, or even deaccessioning, traumatic, like giving away your children so they can get a better home! Which one will you choose, and what if you can't seethem again. Aargh! I don't know how you can stand it, but I applaud you anyway.

For some strange reason, I thought that I did not like celebrity portraits. That is until the first time I saw Cecil Beaton's work (and that of David LaChapelle). Love Beaton's photography. I could look at it all day long. Thanks for or the chance to win this print.

If I would be the lucky winner, the picture would go to my friend who is living in the house in Amsterdam that Audrey lived in after the war. She has been a fan of Audrey for years, but only recently found out that she is living in her old house. I would love to frame it for her and surprise her with it.

I love love Audrey Hepburn. I have admired her since I was a little girl. Love all of her movies as well as her style and grace. I can be reached at Kasey29@gmail.com It would be wonderful to have this print!!

The thought of having a Cecil Beaton, let alone one of Audrey Hepburn ... almost too much to bear. So here's hoping :bqbigold@gmail.comPretty please.(If this is duplicate, please forgive. My wireless connection is tres sketchy today.)

My, my, my--you have certainly found a way to turn the lurkers into commenters!!! I think it's a great idea and a very generous offer that I'll be signing up for each week. I can be reached at frankezelle@yahoo.com or simply with a comment on my blog.

Wow, fantastic, and very generous of you! I love the lines and curves in this photo, and of course, Hepburn's elegance is non pareil...she is forever like a little fawn, a chic bastion of gentle strength. lovely.

I just discovered your blog recently so I feel I shouldn't participate in this just yet, but I do want to say how lovely a gesture the print giveaway is -- and what a lovely photograph of Audrey this is, too.

I fell in love with Audrey Hepburn by chance in 1992 when I happened to catch a late night showing of "Roman Holiday". I have since seen all of her movies at least 4 times! "Always" always chokes me up when I see it-Audry as an angel-a perfect role for her last!

Kim B. here, formerly of Pace/MacG, now living in St. Louis. I love your blog! Reading it keeps me feeling connected to NYC and the photo world. Your post on Judith Joy Ross was excellent, by the way. She's priceless.

You're giving away photographs from your own collection? I don't know if I believe such generosity is possible... (hint, hint)

When one learns to look at photographs, one sees one's life (every breath-day-month-year) in a new light. "The Year in Pictures" helps me remember to keep my eyes open! Thanks!

Timeless...Breakfast at Tiffanys'I hope that one day have the love of my life give me a gift from Tiffanys' and I was over the moon.Every movie made me think of how romance was...and is now lost in our era...y3martin@gmail.comThank you for your generosity....

"If only all blogs were as life-affirming and tender-hearted as that of gallerist James Danziger. Whether his focus falls on the work of an individual artist or a particular theme, The Year in Pictures is compulsive reading."